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2026 CRE Outlook
Read the report to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Placer Research
March 19, 2026

Articles & Executive Insights

Article
The St. Patrick’s Day Effect
St. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion? 
Lila Margalit
March 27, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Where Is Retail and Dining Foot Traffic Thriving in Early 2024?
An uncharacteristic cold snap at the beginning of the year had a major impact on consumer behavior across several retail categories. How big an influence did the conditions have on foot traffic? We dove into the latest location analytics to find out.
Ezra Carmel
March 14, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Diving Into Brick-and-Mortar Eyewear
Warby Parker and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses expanded their brick-and-mortar footprints recently. How did they fare in the final months of 2023? And what does their performance bode for the future of offline eyewear sales this year?
Lila Margalit
February 27, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Fitness: A Strong Start to 2024
January is a time for new beginnings – and nearly half of Americans vowed to improve their fitness in the new year. So with 2024 picking up steam, we dove into the data to explore the current state of fitness. How did leading fitness chains perform last month?
Lila Margalit
February 21, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Dutch Bros. Continues To Percolate Visits
Dutch Bros. has impressed with its foot traffic growth over the past few years. We took a closer look at the foot traffic data to understand where this chain’s growth is headed.
Bracha Arnold
February 20, 2024
2 minutes
Article
Placer.ai Office Index: Looking Back at 2023
For many participants in the remote work debate, 2023 was a year for compromise - two days a week? Three? But what did the hybrid model look like in 2023? And who were last year’s office visitors? We dove into the data to find out. 
Lila Margalit
February 6, 2024
4 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Reports

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The Rising Stars: Six Metro Areas Welcoming Young Professionals
Find out which metro areas are seeing positive net migration and discover what might be drawing newcomers to these cities.
Placer Research
September 23, 2024
3 minutes
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How Local Events Promote Economic Growth: The Civic Impact of Summer Events
Dive into the data to find out how major summer events – including Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governors Ball in New York – drive community engagement and boost the local economy.
Placer Research
August 22, 2024
5 minutes
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Migration Hotspots in a Cool 2024 Market
Discover which metro areas are still attracting new residents – and what’s drawing people to emerging hotspots.
Placer Research
May 23, 2024
5 minutes
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